Side-by-side salary comparison based on certified H-1B filings.
Government-Verified DataMicrosoft Corporation pays 16.8% more on average
| Role | Avg Salary |
|---|---|
| Sr. Software Engineer | $149,781 |
| Sr. System Engineer | $149,781 |
| Sr. Technology Analyst | $133,762 |
| Sr. Database Administrator | $148,918 |
| Software Engineer | $116,938 |
38 certified filings
| Role | Avg Salary |
|---|---|
| Software Engineering | $172,760 |
| Product Management | $180,481 |
| Technical Program Management | $181,572 |
| Silicon Engineering | $187,538 |
| Technical Support Engineering | $126,101 |
2,569 certified filings
Based on certified H-1B filings, Microsoft Corporation pays 16.8% more than Southwest Airlines Co. on average. Southwest Airlines Co. has 38 certified filings with an average salary of $142,119, while Microsoft Corporation has 2,569 filings averaging $170,833.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data
